Definition
昆布 is a type of seaweed (kelp) used in traditional Chinese medicine, often to treat goiter or swollen lymph nodes. You'll commonly see it in medicinal soups or formulas — it's not the same as the everyday edible seaweed (海带) in Chinese cooking, though the two are closely related.
n.
(traditional Chinese medicine) kelpthe dried thallus of Laminaria japonica or Ecklonia kurome
Examples
- 昆布。Yīshēng jiànyì tā yòng kūn bù zhǔ tāng lái zhìliáo jiǎzhuàngxiàn zhǒngdà.The doctor suggested he boil soup with kelp to treat his goiter.
- 昆布。kūn bù zài zhōngyào lǐ cháng yòng yú xiāozhǒng sànjié.Kelp is often used in Chinese medicine to reduce swelling and dissipate masses.
- 昆布。Zhè dào yàoshàn lǐ jiā le kūn bù hé hǎizǎo.This medicated diet has kelp and other seaweed added.
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